Every drummer should have the bold sound of a steel snare drum in their collection, and the DW Performance Series Steel Snare drum is a great choice. Made from thin 1mm rolled steel, this snare has the "ping" of brass without excessive overtones. It's a sound that will cut through any mix, and thanks to the True-Pitch tuning rods, you'll be able to pitch this drum for a variety of styles. For a snare that cracks like thunder without becoming overbearing, you'll be impressed with this DW Performance Series Steel Snare drum. Engineered for superior sound DW's Performance Series drums deliver amazing control over your tuning and tone. True-Pitch tuning rods use a tighter threaded tension rod so you can more precisely intonate your kit. True-Pitch tuning rods have 20% more threads than common tuning rods, so the DW Performance Series drums can be tuned more precisely than most drums